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In the middle of the island, protected by houses and on the island's highest point, you will find the little red stave church, standing as it has stood since appr year 1300. It has ever since been a meeting point in happy times and also in sad...more

Grip Stave Church is among the youngest of the 28 remaining Stave churches in Norway. It was constructed in 1470. The altar piece, with an interesting story, is from 1515. Since this Stave church was the last Stave church on my list to visit I...More

We had a beautiful day for the trip from Kristiansund to the fascinating Grip Island. The captain took us on a tour of the island which was highly informative and really well delivered. It was so interesting to hear about the lives of people who...More

After an hour by boat from Kristiansund harbor, by "Gripruta", we arrived to Grip.
Grip is a small old fishing harbor with a famous lighthouse.
The church was built about 1400 AC.
Inside there is remains of old wallpaintings and a special altarpiece.

Went for a trip to Grip with my husband and 3 children aged 11, 12 and 15. The boat takes about an hour. Grip is a fascinating piece of Norwegian history, showing what life was like in the old days. A must to visit. The...More

Probably the most interesting small island in Norway. No one live there any more, but use the place as week end residences. The church is situated between all the houses vecause they needed to protect it from heavy wather. Accessible by boat fro Kristiansund.